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Eyeglasses display as home decor: showcasing your collection with style

Eyeglasses display as home decor: showcasing your collection with style

Eyeglasses are WAY more than just a tool for vision. They serve as a huge personal expression and, to be honest, they resemble wearable art. With eyewear becoming incredibly stylish and trendy, many individuals are moving away from hiding their glasses away in drawers and instead are showcasing them as part of their home aesthetic.

Whether you’re an avid collector searching for vintage frames or simply eager to flaunt your favorite pair, transforming your glasses into decorative pieces is a wonderfully personal method to enhance the look of any room.

Glasses are art: forget just being practical

Glasses can be considered as wearable art. Designers unleash their creativity by crafting frames that truly stand out – we’re talking about incredible details, vibrant patterns and shapes that are far from dull.

When you begin to view your entire eyewear collection as a stylish design feature, you can create a display that is just as eye-catching as the glasses themselves. Imagine your spectacles as miniature, fantastic sculptures that deserve to be showcased prominently, just like any other artwork in your collection.

How to set up a display that looks dope

To start your glasses display, determine the atmosphere you want to create in the room. You may opt for a very simple and minimalist approach with sleek, modern frames resting on a plain shelf. Alternatively, you could choose a stylish vintage vibe with antique cases or shadow boxes. Regardless of your preference, the key is to ensure your eyewear appears as a thoughtfully curated and impressive element of the decor.

Here are some really simple ideas for showcasing them:

  • Glass cases: A glass case with shelves is perfect because you can see everything without the dust. Big win: it keeps your collection safe and looks seriously sophisticated.
  • Wall mounts: If you don’t have a lot of floor space, go up! Wall-mounted hooks or holders let you hang up your glasses like they’re the stars of an art gallery. Try arranging them by colour or style – it’s an instant eye-catcher.
  • Cool stands: You can find tons of custom stands from different brands for showing off your collection, whether they’re standing tall or lying flat. Made from cool stuff like wood, metal or acrylic, these stands add an attractive, classy touch to any surface.

Show off your “A-listers”

Some glasses are just on another level. They’re masterpieces. High-end brands like Persol sunglasses – known for their incredible craft and timeless style – are the “superstars” of your collection.

These top-shelf pieces absolutely deserve the prime spot in your display. While they serve as practical accessories, they’re also decorative heroes. Put them on a elegant stand or in a transparent case and their quality will shine through, transforming them into eye-catching features that immediately enhance the appearance of your room.

Glasses everywhere for that personal vibe

The best part about displaying glasses is that you can spread them around your whole house, adding a bit of you to every spot:

  • Living room: A killer glasses display is a fantastic addition to a bookshelf or coffee table. Stick a few choice pairs in clear boxes or on stands to create a conversation piece.
  • Home office: For the office, a chic eyewear display adds a professional yet stylish edge to your desk area. Keep your daily frames in a nice holder or tray right there for easy access – and it looks neat, too.
  • Bedroom: Your cosy room is perfect for a more chill, intimate display. Just pop your readers, shades or prescription pairs in decorative cases or trays on your dresser or nightstand. Functional and

Eyewear extras: the perfect display buddies

To really complete your glasses collection display, mix in some related accessories:

  • Eyeglass cases: Cases can be just as fashionable as the frames they hold. Whether it’s a cool leather vintage one, a slick metal one or a bright fabric one, they protect your glasses and boost your decor game.
  • Cleaning stuff: You can totally integrate stylish cleaning cloths and sprays into your display. These things keep your glasses sparkling while adding an elegant detail.
  • Trays and organisers: Trays and organisers are lifesavers for keeping your glasses looking neat. Throw them on a dresser, shelf or table – they make everything organised and easy to grab.

Pick frames that are totally you

Your eyeglasses display is a reflection of your own unique taste, so make sure you choose frames that you genuinely love. Whether you’re into classic, always-in-style looks or daring, modern designs, your glasses are an extension of your personal aesthetic. Having a mix of styles means you can swap them round, keeping your display fresh and fun.

Conclusion: glasses as your go-to decor secret

Honestly, glasses have evolved beyond mere tools of vision correction – they’re now essential for enhancing personal style and home aesthetics. By showcasing your collection, you transform your eyewear into artistic and functional statement pieces that truly enhance your living environment.

Whether you’re showing off those expensive designer pairs or your beloved vintage frames, your collection can introduce a distinctive, stylish touch to your home. So, why hesitate? Elevate your space and give your eyeglasses the spotlight they deserve!

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When choosing a tailored wedding suit – Follow these top tips in Australia

When choosing a tailored wedding suit - Follow these top tips in Australia

If you’re lucky enough to have found the love of your life, then it’s time to celebrate – because your wedding day is just around the corner! As the groom, you may think that most of the planning will fall on your soon-to-be bride, but don’t forget – you have some important tasks to tackle too. Remember, this day is just as significant for you, and you’ll want to look your absolute best standing next to your stunning bride.

In all likelihood, you’ve already been asked to pick out your own suit, with a few pointers given by your future wife. If there was ever a time when you shouldn’t be attempting to cut corners when it comes to cost, this is definitely it. You need to invest in tailored wedding suits if you want to look your best, and you want this to be a suit that you can wear on occasion, afterwards. It can be difficult knowing what to do, because there are so many choices. The following are some top tips that will help you to pick wisely.

  • Don’t leave it until the last moment – You may think that from your engagement to your wedding day is a long way off, and a year is a long time. You wouldn’t believe how quickly this year can catch up with you, and this is why you need to start searching for your tailored suit as soon as possible. You may leave other things in your life until tomorrow, but in this case, you need to start early and not leave it until the last moment.
  • Set yourself a budget – You need to talk to your fiancée to come to an agreement about how much money is to be spent on your suit. A tailored suit does cost a little bit more, but it’s a very smart investment. If you’re thinking of choosing a suit off the rack, get that notion out of your head immediately, because other people may be wearing the same suit at your wedding, and it probably won’t fit you very well. Set your budget, talk to your tailor and he’ll create the perfect suit for you.
  • There are so many choices – Some see this as a positive thing, while others see it as a negative. Having too many choices can sometimes make it difficult to decide on one. There are many different materials from which to choose, different buttons and fasteners, different patterns when it comes to the internal lining and so many other options. Use this to your advantage, and try everything that’s available. Talk to your fiancée, but there’s nothing to say that you have to stick with the traditional plain black or plain blue suit.

If you stick to the above three bits of advice, there’s no reason to believe that you won’t choose wisely. Start your search early, make good choices and stay within your budget. Your experienced tailor is there to help; pay attention to their useful advice.

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Auction Alert: Roger Saul: The Personal Mulberry Archive

A PARTNER'S PEDESTAL DESK BY ROGER SAUL

Roger Saul: The Personal Mulberry Archive sale is in just a couple of days, but we wanted to flag it up anyway because there are so many brilliant lots included. We had a hard time shortlisting a dozen from the 276 lots. Mulberry is most famous for their leather goods, so we chose vintage luggage, male and female fashion, furniture and interior accessories.

The auction is happening on Wednesday 7th August 2024, from 10.30am at Donnington Priory, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2JE.

Bid online at the Dreweatts website – their buyer’s premium is charged per lot at 26% of the hammer price (31.2% inc. VAT) up to and including £20,000.

Alternatively, you can bid live via the Invaluable or Saleroom websites. Additional charges apply. Dreweatts don’t ship themselves; however, they have a long list of recommended national & international delivery companies.

This sale is a celebration of Roger’s 42 years at Mulberry, creating, building and evolving the label, making it into one of the most popular brands in the UK and worldwide, renowned for its exquisite leather goods and timeless designs, that combine both traditional craftsmanship with contemporary innovation.

TWO EARLY 70'S MULBERRY GREEN CANVAS TRAVELLING CASES

Lot 10: TWO EARLY 70S MULBERRY GREEN CANVAS TRAVELLING CASES

Comprising a suitcase and a cricket bag, the rear with slot and retainer for a racket, 35cm high, 73cm long
Estimate: £120 – £180

NINE PAIRS OF TORTOISESHELL GLASSES

Lot 19: NINE PAIRS OF TORTOISESHELL GLASSES

Including:

  • TWO PAIRS OF TORTOISESHELL MULBERRY PRESCRIPTION SUNGLASSES
  • A PAIR OF TORTOISESHELL COLORS IN OPTICS PRESCRIPTION SUNGLASSES, inscribed Sanford Hutton on the left temple
  • TWO PAIRS OF TORTOISHELL FRAMED PRESCRIPTION GLASSES, with a brass nose bridge, brass temples and clear enamel temple tips
  • 
A PAIR OF TORTOISESHELL MULBERRY PRESCRIPTION SUNGLASSES, with an engraved brass nose bridge
  • A PAIR OF TORTOISESHELL MULBERRY PRESCRIPTION GLASSES, with green tinted side shields
  • A PAIR OF TORTOISESHELL MULBERRY SUNGLASSES, with green tinted side shields
and
  • A PAIR OF UNMARKED SUNGLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS
  • TOGETHER WITH A SCOTCHGRAIN LEATHER GLASSES POUCH, with leather trim, yellow contrast stitching and the Mulberry logo embossed on leather and
  • A BROWN COTTON DRAWSTRING MULBERRY GLASSES POUCH with printed Mulberry logo, slightly rubbed off

Estimate: £100 – £200
A LADIES MULBERRY OUTFIT

Lot 34: A LADIES MULBERRY OUTFIT

Including:

  1. THE VERY FIRST MULBERRY TOAST AND BEIGE WOVEN LEATHER HANDLE BAG, DESIGNED BY ROGER SAUL 1976, with zip top, approximately 46 x20cm, one of a limited run
  2. A MULBERRY CREAM SILK SUMMER REVER COLLAR DRESS, with a matching silk belt with Nile crocodile buckle, front patch pockets and side pockets, size L
  3. AND A PAIR OF ICONIC MULBERRY WOVEN LEATHER HEELED COURT SHOES, with leather trim and Mulberry logo on the heel, these shoes were released in the 90s but were inspired by the 70s, made in Italy, size 40.5

Estimate: £300 – £500
A MULBERRY MEN'S OUTFIT FROM THE 90S

Lot 64: A MULBERRY MEN’S OUTFIT FROM THE 90S

Consisting:

  • A MULBERRY TWO PIECE SUIT
In biscuit Rupert Bear check, 100% virgin wool, made in Italy
Jacket measures: chest 55cm, shoulder 49cm, shoulder to hem 82cm, sleeve length 64cm (inseam 42cm)
. Trousers measure: waist 41cm, overall leg length 102cm (inseam 71cm)
  • A MULBERRY SOFT LEATHER HUNTING JACKET IN CHOCOLATE BROWN
ONE OFF SAMPLE CREATED FOR ROGER SAUL
With Mulberry stamped snap fasteners and lined in Mulberry check fabric, size M
  • 
A MULBERRY BROWN SUEDE WAISTCOAT
With five mulberry logo buttons, size M
  • MULBERRY ‘ITSHIDE’ LEATHER SEDGMORE BROGUES, size 8
A
  • MULBERRY PAISLEY DESIGNED CRAVAT, 100% SILK
  • AND A MULBERRY LEATHER MOCK CROCODILE BELT, SIZE 34/85, 100cm long

Estimate: £400 – £600

A MULBERRY TRAVELLING STEAMER TRUNK

Lot 93: A MULBERRY TRAVELLING STEAMER TRUNK

IN MOLE SCOTCHGRAIN AND TAN SADDLE LEATHER, with drawers and hangers. This is a ‘ONE OFF SAMPLE’

Estimate: £2,000 – £3,000

A MULBERRY CREAM CANVAS SUIT CARRIER AND TRAVEL BAG

Lot 113: A MULBERRY CREAM CANVAS SUIT CARRIER AND TRAVEL BAG

With chunky zips and leather detailing, as well as blue and yellow Mulberry monogrammed canvas handles
from the sporting pursuits collection and both complete with the ’25’ label in celebration of Mulberry’s 25th anniversary, 1996
.

The suit carrier is approximately 102cm high when open, 55cm wide and 10cm deep
The travel bag is approximately 39cm high, 55cm wide and 20cm deep

Estimate: £150 – £250

A SET OF THREE MULBERRY WOVEN WITHY BASKETS

Lot 159: A SET OF THREE MULBERRY WOVEN WITHY BASKETS

Including:

  • A PICNIC TWIN LIDDED BASKET, with Mulberry check lining and leather buckle straps, 48cm high
  • A MULBERRY WICKER FISHING BASKET OR CREEL, with webbing strap, a leather closure with brass buckle, and an aperture to the lid, 28cm high, 37cm wide 
and
  • A SIMPLE HANDLED CIRCULAR BASKET, 39cm high

Estimate: £150 – £250

A MULBERRY AT HOME BEECH AND LEATHER FOLDING CHAIR

Lot 158: A MULBERRY AT HOME BEECH AND LEATHER FOLDING CHAIR
LATE 20TH CENTURY, BY MULBERRY

92cm high

Estimate: £100 – £150

A PARTNER'S PEDESTAL DESK BY ROGER SAUL

Lot 217: A PARTNER’S PEDESTAL DESK BY ROGER SAUL
LATE 20TH CENTURY

Each pedestal clad in saddle leather and mole scotchgrain, and modelled as a packing case, the top is made of mahogany
.

73cm high, 137cm wide, 60cm deep .

This is a unique piece that was created for the bedrooms of Roger’s Michelin starred Charlton House Hotel.

Estimate: £300 – £500

TWO SIMILAR LARGE WICKER MULBERRY HOME 'BALLOON' LOG BASKETS DESIGNED BY ROGER SAUL

Lot 234: TWO SIMILAR LARGE WICKER MULBERRY HOME ‘BALLOON’ LOG BASKETS DESIGNED BY ROGER SAUL
LATE 20TH CENTURY

With leather rim above handles and wicker rectangular bodies
The larger 70cm high, 73cm wide, 48cm deep 
The smaller 60cm high, 66cm wide, 46cm deep
Similar baskets can be seen in Roger Saul’s hallway at his old residence Sharpham Park, in his book Mulberry at Home, page 68. 
The photo included highlights the versatility of the basket, and displays how it is equally as useful for storing porting gear as it is for storing logs.

TOGETHER WITH SAUL, ROGER, MULBERRY AT HOME, HARD COVER, 1999, EBURY PRESS, LONDON

Estimate: £300 – £500 (already with a bid of £650)

A SET OF THREE MULBERRY RED PAINTED WASTE PAPER BASKETS

Lot 249: A SET OF THREE MULBERRY RED PAINTED WASTE PAPER BASKETS



LATE 20TH CENTURY. Of cylindrical form
31cm high
TOGETHER WITH ANOTHER SIMILAR BLUE EXAMPLE, of oval section, 33cm high 
(4).

The waste paper baskets were made to go into the bedrooms at The Charlton House Hotel (the Mulberry Home hotel).

Estimate: £100 – £150

A GROUP OF THREE MULBERRY BOTTLETOP FOUNDATION LEATHER LINED HANDBAGS

Lot 264: A GROUP OF THREE MULBERRY BOTTLETOP FOUNDATION LEATHER LINED HANDBAGS

CIRCA 2002
Comprising:

  • A CARLING BLACK LABEL BOTTLETOP HANDBAG, with brown leather lining and red handles, measuring approximately 13cm high, 21cm wide, 13cm deep
  • A TUSKER BOTTLETOP HANDBAG, with pink leather lining, measuring approximately 13cm high, 20.5cm wide, 12cm deep,
  • A CARLING BLACK LABEL BOTTLETOP HANDBAG WITH LID, with red leather lining, measuring approximately 15cm high, 23cm wide, 13cm deep
  • TOGETHER WITH A FANTA BOTTLETOP RADIO, measuring approximately 20cm high including handle, 22cm wide, 11.5cm deep

Estimate: £100 – £200

On our radar: German army combat boots

German Army Combat Boots from Epic Militaria in Aberystwyth

I’ve been through a fair few pairs of walking/work boots in the past few decades. There have been long shifts on my feet working as a chef in kitchens, as well as daily dog walks in the hills of the Pennines and Ceredigion.

I favoured Doc Martens in kitchens and Brashers for outdoor use. A few years ago, Brasher was bought out by another company (Black’s, I think) and the quality dropped. A pair of their boots that once lasted me over 5 years, now wear out in less than 5 months!

I decided to look into army surplus – I don’t need any fancy names or gimmicks – and boots for the armed forces are definitely made for walking!

In my search I came across a local company, Epic Militaria, who are based in Aberystwyth. They’re not a shop as such; they’re a mail-order company based in a nondescript warehouse on an industrial estate. However, they’re willing to have you come to visit via appointment – like I did, to try on the boots before I bought them.

The boots I chose are the ones above; German army combat boots. They’re extremely well-made and very comfortable; the integral tongue keeps your feet completely dry if you step into a deep bog or puddle. They’re surprisingly lightweight and, usefully, they’re available in half sizes.

Recently, when I’ve been out in my new boots, lots of people have commented on them and enquired as to where they were bought. I’ve recommended Epic Militaria to at least half a dozen people in the last few weeks… and I’m not on any kind of commission!

As well as a huge range of shoes & boots, Epic Militaria stock very affordable coats, trousers, bags, hats, socks and other accessories.